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Serving as nonprofit philanthropy and strategy consultant on the Mid-Atlantic & Southeast US team, providing embedded advisory services to create and implement impactful development plans for nonprofits.Designed and implemented multiple comprehensive campaigns to raise over $209 million including Campaign Plan and Timeline development, Case for Support creation, and prospect research. Created personalized prospect portfolios for client leadership. Directed pipeline management, ensuring… Show more Serving as nonprofit philanthropy and strategy consultant on the Mid-Atlantic & Southeast US team, providing embedded advisory services to create and implement impactful development plans for nonprofits.Designed and implemented multiple comprehensive campaigns to raise over $209 million including Campaign Plan and Timeline development, Case for Support creation, and prospect research. Created personalized prospect portfolios for client leadership. Directed pipeline management, ensuring efficient movement of top prospects towards gift request. Utilizing detailed research, developed gift request strategies, collateral, and visit materials.Led three feasibility and planning studies to assess organizational readiness for campaign activity and community receptiveness to proposed Case elements. Conducted over 100 strategic discussions with high-level stakeholders. Personally solicited over $22 million in gift indications.Led a strategic planning processes to advance transformational organizational change. Designed consistent and comprehensive financial policies for organizations across sectors and campaign readiness levels. Assessed sector-wide performance through data analytics.Project Director:Library of Virginia Foundation (Richmond, VA) Show less

Project Director:Library of Virginia Foundation (Richmond, VA)Broward College Foundation (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)Reading is Fundamental (Washington, DC)The Woodruff Arts Center (Atlanta, GA)Engagement Services:National Links Trust (Washington, D.C.)Georgetown Preparatory School (North Bethesda, MD)

Project Director:The Woodruff Arts Center (Atlanta, GA)National Association of Cancer Center Development Officers (Philadelphia, PA)Bob Woodruff Foundation (New York, NY)Hagerstown Community College (Hagerstown, MD)Engagement Services:Delaware Community Foundation (Wilmington, DE)Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (Baltimore, MD)

New York, New York, United States

Developed strategies to engage, cultivate, and solicit small and mid-level donors leveraging OSO's distinctive artistic position. Served as project’s Data/Research Manager: performed detailed CRM data and financial analyses, conducted contributed income audit, and served as project manager developing team’s research workflow and information synthesis processes. Systems Synthesis Capstone project for Master of Arts Management at Carnegie Mellon University.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Created and managed event budgets and sales trackers to ensure financial viability including Return to Magic campaign, annual FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera Fashion Show, and Maecenas Gala to generate net profit of over $700,000. Led prospecting efforts for Maecenas Host Committees and corporate additions to Board. Assisted in execution of special events, including liaising with vendors, tracking expenses, and managing data entry/analysis in Tessitura CRM software.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Created sponsorship pitches and benefit structures, including successful pitches of four new corporate sponsorships totaling over $100,000. Managed Return to Magic Virtual Auction, including online platform viability and item solicitation, for net revenue of $20,000. Performed Tessitura CRM system data maintenance and gift processing, including drafting acknowledgement letters and creating queries with SQL to analyze giving data and identify new prospects. Used HTML to create… Show more Created sponsorship pitches and benefit structures, including successful pitches of four new corporate sponsorships totaling over $100,000. Managed Return to Magic Virtual Auction, including online platform viability and item solicitation, for net revenue of $20,000. Performed Tessitura CRM system data maintenance and gift processing, including drafting acknowledgement letters and creating queries with SQL to analyze giving data and identify new prospects. Used HTML to create complex Donate2 Flex Forms to collect registrant data/donations. Show less

Leveraged social-based data analytics to provide recommendations to Mattel Creations (an online platform and community where toys are art) on attracting investment-minded collectors, enhancing Mattel Creations’ individual brand identity and presence, increasing targeted marketing efforts, aligning sub-brand goals, developing NFT strategies, and tracking efficacy of current campaigns.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Developed corporate sponsorship structure and benefits for Fireside Nutcracker and Open Air Series. Wrote corporate funding proposals. Developed long-term strategy to increase EITC giving: solicited lapsed donors, performed prospect research, wrote marketing copy. Developed relationships with new corporate sponsors in high-tech and robotics industries. Solicited in-kind donations for gifts to major donors. Contributed to EITC reporting. Re-designed new iteration of Young Professionals… Show more Developed corporate sponsorship structure and benefits for Fireside Nutcracker and Open Air Series. Wrote corporate funding proposals. Developed long-term strategy to increase EITC giving: solicited lapsed donors, performed prospect research, wrote marketing copy. Developed relationships with new corporate sponsors in high-tech and robotics industries. Solicited in-kind donations for gifts to major donors. Contributed to EITC reporting. Re-designed new iteration of Young Professionals program and prepared for launch. Developed individual and institutional solicitation strategies, budgets, grant proposals, and engagement opportunities. Assisted with grant writing, prospect research, and data entry.Personally secured over $180,000 in funding, and assisted in securing over $450,000. Show less

New York, New York

Managed three budgets totaling over $650,000: Directing Fellowship, Directors Group, Artistic Director.Produced five Opening Night performances/parties: managed Artistic and Staff attendance, coordinated with Press Office for VIP ticketing, created seating chart, served as Box Office liaison and cast escort, coordinated with press to set up promotional and photo opportunities.Served as Executive Assistant to both Artistic Director/CEO and Associate Artistic Director. Managed and… Show more Managed three budgets totaling over $650,000: Directing Fellowship, Directors Group, Artistic Director.Produced five Opening Night performances/parties: managed Artistic and Staff attendance, coordinated with Press Office for VIP ticketing, created seating chart, served as Box Office liaison and cast escort, coordinated with press to set up promotional and photo opportunities.Served as Executive Assistant to both Artistic Director/CEO and Associate Artistic Director. Managed and maintained calendars: scheduled appointments, reconciled digital and paper calendars, rolled calls. Managed filing, analysis, and maintenance/drafting of financial documents and contracts. Processed all departmental expense reimbursements. Booked travel. Served as Executive & Artistic Office liaison.Line produced fifteen readings and workshops, including drafting SRG and workshop contracts.Advocated for emergency funding from City Council and NY State. Laid off due to economic effects of COVID-19 crisis. Show less

Houston, Texas, United States

Read and wrote coverage on new plays submitted to the Alley Theatre to help determine suitability for production and/or development. Served as administrative assistant for the 2017 & 2019 Alley All New Festivals.

Houston, Texas, United States

Provided dramaturgy for six shows in 2016-2017 season. Co-managed Alley Theatre Script Library.

Raised $50,000 to send 80-plus people to Los Angeles and New York City. Personally solicited $7,000+.Produced live fundraising events, solicited corporate matches, managed core fundraising team.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sold subscriptions and individual tickets to over 100 performances yearly. Created all signage. Served as House Manager and Usher. Assisted with money management and CRM maintenance.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

SKELETON CREW by Dominque Morrisseau, dir. Megan Monaghan RivasMEDEA/SHULIE by Sara Lyons, adapted from Euripides and Shulamith Firestone, dir. by Sara LyonsI WANT YOU TO HIT ME WITH YOUR CAR by Anderson Cook, dir. by Burke LouisA/B MACHINES by Philip Gates, adapted from Andy Warhol, dir. by Philip GatesLEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS by Sam Steiner, dir. by Mary Frances Candies

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I performed campus outreach and lead tours of the Purnell Center for the Arts. I assisted with the administration of on-campus admissions auditions. I also assisted in the administration and efforts of both the Marketing & Communications and Recruitment & Enrollment departments.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I served as an usher for performances held at the Purnell Center for the Arts at Carnegie Mellon University. I distributed programs, helped audience members find seats, dealt with audience needs, and ensured that audience members had an enjoyable time at the theatre.

Liaised with high-profile donors and business partners. Solicited student donations to Annual Fund.

New York, New York

Created and managed new inventory and analysis system for over 300 backlogged client contracts. Created invoices and licensing agreements. Reconciled payment statements. Covered productions and readings to scout potential clients. Assisted on the desks of two Theater agents.

New York, New York

I served as an Usher, Stage Monitor, and Ticket Taker for The Public's Shakespeare in the Park at the world-famous Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

New York, New York

Managed script reading program: tracked submissions in internal database, assigned tasks to script readers, collected and analyzed decisions, and ensured all deliverables were turned in on deadline. Managed Tony Voter ticketing: managed tracking system to determine eligible voter attendance, liaised with box office to provide appropriate seats, served as point of contact for all voters to book seats.Wrote articles for Education at Roundabout's Upstage Guides. Assisted with… Show more Managed script reading program: tracked submissions in internal database, assigned tasks to script readers, collected and analyzed decisions, and ensured all deliverables were turned in on deadline. Managed Tony Voter ticketing: managed tracking system to determine eligible voter attendance, liaised with box office to provide appropriate seats, served as point of contact for all voters to book seats.Wrote articles for Education at Roundabout's Upstage Guides. Assisted with organization and execution of play readings, workshops, and opening nights. Show less

Master Of Arts Management - Mam

Activities and Societies: Heinz College Admissions Ambassador Graduated with Highest Distinction (Summa Cum Laude).

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Dramaturgy

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon, First-Year Orientation, Student Government, School of Drama Ambassador Graduated with both.